Home Guard (potato)
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| Species | Solanum tuberosum |
| Cultivar | 'Home Guard' |
| Origin | United Kingdom 1942 [1] |
Home Guard is a potato variety grown mainly in Ireland. Oval Shape. It is an early variety with moderate to low yields, typically harvested and available in shops by mid May.[2] The flesh is white or cream colored, but shows a tendency to discoloration when cooked. It is susceptible to several diseases, including blight, potato cyst nematode and powdery scab.[3]
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